Scott's Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

II. Plot structure.

1. The climax; the height of Ellen’s misfortunes.

2. Hints of a fortunate outcome for Ellen.

3. Introduction of means for unraveling the plot.

a. The gift of the ring.

4. Hints of an unfortunate outcome for Roderick.

5. Use of the Taghairm in the story.

6. Part played by Blanche of Devon.

III. Character study.

1. Roderick as “father of the clan.”